I really enjoyed this challenge. It was relatively simple and mom got the cheesecake she kept asking for =D. Unlike the last challenge, I did this one on the first weekend that I could. It didn't need any special ingredients and I had the time =D.
And now, to the pictures!!!
I made my crust with Kinnikinnick graham cracker-style crumbs. They worked beautifully, but next time I wouldn't add the extra vanilla to the crust, it was just too much vanilla (and I'm a big vanilla person).
The fun part was pressing them out in these fun (super cheap) pans!
Then I started the cheese part of the cheesecake =D
Mixed it all up.
Then one at a time...
Add the eggs
And watch it become thinner.
And then my secret ingredient *cough* dried mangoes *cough*
You'll never guess which one has this secret ingredient in it...
All baked. Now we wait. A whole day.
wait .
wait.
wait.
Sleep.
Get up.
wait.
wait.
Okay, now you can top it. aka more waiting...
Lots of fruit =D
And some glaze! Now just wait a little longer to let it set.
and then... Eat!!!
Yum, this was good. Definitely make this. Asap.
Thanks to Jenny for this challenge!!
xoxo
Lauren
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58 comments:
Love the way uve shown each step with a pic:)
great job!
Really well-documented, and the final picture reminds me of all the fruits in the movie Jungle Book (in a very good, nostalgic way).
Your cheesecake looks amazing! I love all of the fresh fruit!
Great job, love all the fresh fruit! Very pretty.
lauren, you always have such great pictures! I bet the mango was just luscious.
wow, your decorations are beautiful!! great job on your cheesecakes. =P
The dried mangoes are a wonderful idea, and the fruit on top looks just luscious. Well done! Libby
I love the way you decorated them so pretty!
Hey Lauren! Your cheesecake looks lovely, especially the fruit decorations. It was great to stumble on your blog - I'm a teen baker too! (Turned 17 last week.) I can't wait to see more of your work!
Wow that looks delicious Lauren! I love the mango flavour in it and the way that you've decorated it! :)
Wow... that's one beautiful cheese cake worth to wait for :)
Love the pics and your cake looks just great!
Lauren - Your cheesecake came out gorgeous! I love how you arranged the fruit, and loved your step-bystep photos. Nicely done, as usual :)
Both your cheesecakes look fantastic, Lauren! I love all the fresh fruit you used. Makes it practically health food :)
It looks so pretty and colorful.
Oh all that fruit! I love the idea of adding the dried mangos - brilliant!
I loved your post :D The decorated cheesecake is so pretty too!
Your cheesecake is very cute. I love the colours and I would have loved the mango taste!
I love cheesecake topped with fruits...
Your decoration is beautiful! I'm sure you cheap pans gave the cheesecake wonderful curves!
Wow, that's a pretty cheesecake! I love the decorations!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow! Look at all the fruit! YUM!
what a fantastic looking cake! well done lauren. really like the fruit topping!
very nice step by step. Looks yummy
Your decoration is awesome! and the addition of dried mangoes is a great idea. I bet my daughters would love your version. Great job!
Mmm...topped with fruit! Delicious! Fantastic job, Lauren!
I love your pans and the fruit on top looks gorgeous. Well done. It was nice to have an easily made gluten free challenge.... and delicious too.
Yum, great way to showcase all of that fantastic fruit! Much more refreshing than your standard cheesecake, I bet.
Your cake looks absolutely glorious! Love all the pictures too!
LOL on the waiting part!! I know how that feels. After I baked it, my kids kept bugging me WHEN can they eat it! ;P Great job on ur cheesecake!
Your decorations look very festive!
Very nice...with mangoes. And the decoration are very pretty. Congratulations!
Great job and gluten free to boot! I love all the fruit!
That cheesecake looks fantastic! I love all the fresh fruit on top. It makes it looks so summerish:)
Lauren,
I just love this post! It's so cute. You did a fabulous job and the end result is something I would love to presented with anytime (hint, hint).
:o)
What a fabuous cake and the "flower" on top is to die for - you muct be very proud. THanks for the nice comments on my blog. Cheers from Audax in Australia
This is a true lovely cake,
with fresh fruits and nuts,
and delicious flavours..
good job
thanks for sharing your *cough* secret ingredient, lol! The fruits on top look soooo pretty! did your heart cry just a little when you had to cut it into pieces? i seriously love the fruitiness!
Well done Lauren, you never failed to impress me.
Looks gorgeous and delicious too.
Cheers,
elra
Absolutely stunning!
Pretty looking. Did your Mom like it?
wow Lauren..your cheesecake is stunning! I love all the fruit!
Wow! A very pretty looking cheesecake! Nice photos and results. What was the secret ingredient??? :)
Super cute decorations--I'm sure the mango was divine. That waiting is always the killer, isn't it?!
dude your cheesecakes look delicious! I've never had a mango cheesecake. I'd try this :P
Looks fantastic! With all that fresh fruit and the dried mango, the blend of flavours must be spectacular! Great job!
This is definitely not a recipe for someone needing immediate dessert gratification! I like what you've done here, it looks delicious and fruity, and I won't tell about your 'secret' ingredient.
Jenny of JennyBakes
Mmm... dried mango! I'll bet that was a delicious addition to the cheesecake. I liked the step by step pics, and your fresh fruit decorations were beautiful! Nice work!
WOW!! That looks awesome! The waiting killed me! I kept wanting to take bites out of it.
what a wonderfully bright and cheerful cheesecake you did great!!
Such a beautiful cheesecake with all the fruit and glaze on top! It was hard to wait...and I had two guys who kept asking if we could eat it yet, too. I'll bet the one with the 'secret' ingredient was even better than the one without :)
Nicely decorated!
I bet it was worth the wait!
Wow, those cheesecakes look like they're all dressed up, ready for a party.
Nice work!
Your fruit toppings look so pretty! And I love the idea of dried mango in the cheesecake. Great challenge!
Great job on your cake- I love all the fruit especially the pretty cherries. Great job.
OMG this cheesecake looks absolutely gorgeous!! I love that you used mango!
Your cheesecake turned out beautiful with all that lovely fruit. The strawberries and kiwi gave it wonderful color (and flavor too, I'm sure!)
Your finished fruit topped cheesecake looks gorgeous, Lauren.
And congratulations on completeing one year of blogging.
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